EF2 Tornado — Clark, Wisconsin

2011-08-23 · near Spokeville, Clark, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Two people were directly injured and there was an indirect loss of life from an EF2 tornado that tracked across the east central sections of Clark County near Chili. The death occurred when an oxygen machine stopped working due to a power outage caused by the tornado. The tornado was on the ground for just over 7 miles and destroyed four homes, damaged at least 19 others, destroyed four barns and 15 outbuildings with numerous other farm buildings damaged. One farmer lost several specialty birds including 12 peacocks and 16 guinea hens. Around 1500 residents across Clark County were without power after the storms moved through. Damages from the tornado are estimated to be around $1.5 million.

Wider weather episode

Two people were directly injured and an indirect death occurred from an EF2 tornado near Chili (Clark County) during the late afternoon of August 23rd. The death occurred when an oxygen machine stopped working due to a power outage caused by the tornado. The tornado destroyed four homes, damaged close to 20 others and destroyed numerous farm buildings. Damages from the tornado are estimated to be around $1.5 million.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 335363. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.